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For three weeks only beginning March 2012, one of the world’s greatest operas, Verdi’s La Traviata, will be performed in Sydney’s stunning Harbour. Set on a floating stage in one of the world’s most scenic natural theatres, this bold theatrical presentation is the first time this opera has ever been performed on water in Australia. And this month one lucky reader will win two tickets to the spectacular Opera Performance on Sydney Harbour!

Looking for something new and fun to do while traveling this week? Check out the Viator Member-Only Deals available around the globe this week and make the most of your travel budget!

The Alps hold a certain charm that is undeniable. People from all over the world flock to this region in Europe at the first sign of fresh powder, aching to drop their skis or snowboards into the fluffy white snow.

But, the Alps are just one of many spectacular areas in the world where the skiing is world-class and the mountains are magical.

Welcome to the 2011 Viator Traveler Awards: Australia & New Zealand Edition! We’ve combined input from traveler reviews and photos, data from the millions of travelers who visit Viator.com each year, plus data on what Australia & New Zealand tours generated the most bookings in 2011, in order to crown the Top 25 Things to Do in Australia & New Zealand in 2011!

Raise a glass on the stroke of midnight, aboard the all-inclusive New Year’s Eve cruise for a glittering night on the Sydney Harbour as Sydney hosts the biggest party of the year! Celebrate on board the Bella Vista and be a part of the New Year’s Eve festivities including the official “Harbour of Lights Parade” and magnificent 9pm and midnight fireworks displays. The night will be a truly memorable one!

For the seventh week of our Viator’s 2011 Ultimate Holiday Giveaway, we’re giving away tickets to one of our most popular Melbourne tours!

HURRY! Sydney & Melbourne day trips on sale for 3 days only! Get 50% off select Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, and Port Stephens day trips from Sydney AND Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, and Yarra Valley day trips from Melbourne. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by November 17, 2011 to SAVE 50%! This exclusive offer is available on ALL scheduled departure times and dates from now until March 15, 2012.

Paradise exemplified, hanging out with a loved one in French Polynesia is in itself an adventure of a lifetime. With its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, going to Bora Bora may require no more than just hanging back and enjoying the scenery, but for the true adventurer, putting on some underwater gear and jumping beneath the surface may be the most unforgettable part of the trip. With this tour, you will get to do just that.

Saying that New Zealand is thrilled about the outcome of the 2011 Rugby World Cup is the understatement of the year. Ever since my arrival in Auckland, I’ve see nothing but All Blacks jerseys, posters, signs and merchandise. And rightfully so – the mighty All Blacks have only won the World Cup once, during the first ever RWC which was held here in New Zealand in 1987. The same four teams made it to the final and bronze final in 1987 and 2011, and the same team came out victorious.

A dinner cruise down Melbourne’s Yarra River is a novel way to dine and offers the opportunity to see this attractive city from the water.